trenchant

• Описывает язык или критику, которые являются острыми, проницательными и точными.

Describes language or criticism that is sharp, incisive, and to the point.

1. Keen and incisiveC1formal

   Having sharpness and forcefulness in thought, expression, or intellect; penetrating.

   Острый и проницательный

   • Her trenchant analysis of the political situation impressed everyone.
   • He made a trenchant remark that cut through the confusion.
   • The critic's trenchant review was both insightful and harsh.

   Synonymsacuteastutecausticcuttingincisivekeenpenetratingperceptivepiercingsharp

   Antonymsbluntdullmildobtusevague

2. Forceful and vigorousC1formal

   Characterized by or full of force and vigor; powerful in effect.

   Резкий и энергичный

   • The speaker delivered a trenchant argument against the new policy.
   • His trenchant style of writing commands attention.
   • The debate was marked by trenchant exchanges between the opponents.

   Synonymscuttingenergeticforcefulincisivepenetratingpotentpowerfulsharpvigorous

   Antonymsfeeblegentleimpotentineffectivemildsoftweak

3. Clearly definedC1formal

   Clearly or sharply defined to the mind; distinct and unambiguous.

   Чётко определённый

   • The author provided a trenchant distinction between the two concepts.
   • Her trenchant understanding of the problem led to a quick solution.
   • The report offered a trenchant outline of the key issues.

   Synonymsacuteclear-cutcrispdistinctsharpunambiguousunequivocal

   Antonymsambiguoushazyindistinctobscureunclearvague